La La Land — Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

Go behind the scenes of the Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone-starring musical "La La Land," which is the latest offering from "Whiplash" writer-director Damien Chazelle.

Gosling plays a career-frustrated jazz pianist who falls in love with an inspiring Hollywood actress (played by Stone) in this modern-day homage to classic MGM musicals of the 1940s and 50s. Watch how Chazelle worked with his crew -- including his "Whiplash" composer Justin Hurwitz -- to pull off a highly ambitious and elaborate undertaking in a couple of newly released featurettes.

The film, which co-stars J.K. Simmons, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Grammy-winning singer John Legend, is being touted as a potential Oscar contender, and it's scheduled to open in select theaters this Friday, December 9 with additional cities on December 16.

synopsis: Written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts. Set in modern day Los Angeles, this original musical about everyday life explores the joy and pain of pursuing your dreams.